Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Tag Robert Fowers
Jun 16, 2026
Tag Robert Fowers “Taggert” is what his friends called him and his family and close loved ones called him affectionately as “Trigger” he left this world far too soon on June 16, 2026, at the age of 26. Though his time here was brief, he packed more life, laughter, and adventure into those years than many do in a lifetime....
Junius Dean "JD" Heaton
Jun 16, 2026
Junius Dean Heaton (JD), age 74, passed away peacefully in his home on June 16, 2026, surrounded by the family who loved him so dearly. A lifelong resident of Salt Lake City, Utah, JD was born on June 30, 1951, to Max and Garda Heaton. He was a proud alum of the University of Utah. He remained a dedicated fan...
Patricia Elizabeth Petrich Pilcher Layton
Jun 16, 2026
Patricia Elizabeth Layton, lovingly known as "Grandma Pat," passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026, at Sunridge Assisted Living in Layton, Utah, at the age of 93.
Patricia was born on August 25, 1932, in Ogden, Utah, to Ivan John Petrich and Eliza Gilberta Brown. She spent her childhood in the historic Brown Mansion and learned the value of hard work...
Irving Alanis Gomez
Jun 15, 2026
Irving Alanis Gomez
March 11, 1988 – June 15, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved son and brother, Irving Alanis Gomez, age 38, who passed away on June 15, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Irving was born on March 11, 1988, in Mexico City, Mexico, to Claudia Alanis and the late Ricardo Gomez.
Irving was a...
Lyle Roy Larsen
Jun 15, 2026
Lyle Roy Larsen, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend passed away surrounded by his family on June 15, 2026, at the age of 82.
Born on August 26, 1943, Lyle lived a life characterized by hard work, devotion to family, and service. He had a gift for bringing people together through stories and laughter.
At age seventeen, Lyle joined...
Linda Tanner
Jun 14, 2026
Linda Joyce Fisher Tanner peacefully returned to her Heavenly Father on June 14, 2026, in Grand Junction, Colorado, after a courageous battle with dementia. She was 85 years old.
Linda was born on May 5, 1941, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Howard S. Fisher and Rosalind Nelthorpe Fisher. From an early age, she developed the qualities that would define her life:...
Valera Mabel Jensen Pyper
Jun 14, 2026
Valera Mabel Jensen Pyper, age 88, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, in South Jordan, Utah, surrounded by her family. Valera was born on Easter Sunday, April 10, 1938, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Wendell and VonNeda Jensen. She grew up alongside her siblings Allen, Doris, Afton, James, and Paula. Her youngest sister, Lela, lived only a few...
Paul W Allison
Jun 13, 2026
Paul Wayne Allison, 90, of Salt Lake City, Utah, died in the hospital from infection-related complications on June 13, 2026, with family by his side. He is survived by his wife Mary Ann Allison, son David Allison (Pam), daughter Tia Mittelstadt (Jon), grandchildren Jake Allison, Emma Allison, Austin Mittelstadt, and Jason Mittelstadt, and sister Charlene Booth. Paul was preceded in...
Maria Magdalena Conzzoni de Palacios
Jun 13, 2026
Casada con el amor de su vida, Manuel Palacios Galindo, formó una hermosa familia de seis hijos: Sergio, Sonia, Abraham Manuel, Blanca Lydia, Carlos Arturo y Dora Elba. Fue una esposa fiel que amó a su esposo hasta el último suspiro, y una mujer excepcional: excelente hija, madre, abuela, bisabuela y tatarabuela. Siempre estuvo para todos nosotros sin chistar.
Fue una...
Bobby Lee Howe
Jun 13, 2026
Bobby Lee Howe, age 96, passed away peacefully in his home in Salt Lake City on June 13, 2026. He was born on May 26, 1930, in Sterling, Colorado, to Charles and Erma (Northrup) Howe. He was married to the love of his life, JoAnn Measom, on July 18, 1952, and they spent nearly 74 wonderful years together.
Bobby enlisted in...
Kristen Marie Mukhar
Jun 13, 2026
Kristen Marie Mukhar
He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.” (Mark 5:34)
Our beautiful Kristen was born June 11, 1984, and was called into the presence of her Lord Jesus Christ just 2 days after her birthday on June 13, 2026.
Kristen had an impact on every life she touched. Her...
Kevin Ray Kingsley
Jun 12, 2026
Kevin Ray Kingsley, 30, was born on November 27, 1995, in Aurora, Colorado, and passed away on June 12, 2026, in Goldfield, Nevada.
Kevin will be remembered for his big heart, goofy personality, and the way he could always make people smile. He had a gift for making people laugh and brought light into the lives of those around him. Kevin...
Wendy Burgess Erekson
Jun 12, 2026
Wendy Burgess Erekson passed away peacefully at her home on June 12, 2026, at the age of 66.
Wendy was born on August 26, 1959, to her mother, Bonnie, and was raised alongside her older brother, Steven. In her youth, she was lovingly adopted by Floyd, who became an important part of her life.
Wendy had a remarkable gift for gardening and...
Tura Melvin Aldous Jr. "Mel"
Jun 11, 2026
Tura Melvin Aldous Jr, “Mel” (75) passed away peacefully Thursday, June 11, 2026 in Johnson City, TN with his wife and his children surrounding him. He was born May 19, 1951 in Salt Lake City, UT to Tura Melvin and Maxine (Shosted) Aldous.
When he was 18, Mel learned to cook as he served in the mess hall as a cook...
Richard Wilbur Webb
Jun 11, 2026
Died on June 11, 2026, at his home in Cottonwood Heights Utah.
He was born on March 20, 1951, to Wilbur George Webb and Laurel Harper.
He served a mission for The Church of Jesus of Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the California Central Mission from 1971 to 1973.
When he met the love of his life under a tree in the small...
Lois Torgersen Brown Christensen
Jun 10, 2026
Lois Torgersen Brown Christensen was born on January 25, 1928, in Koosharem, Utah, to Elmer and Leona Torgersen.
On August 14, 1946, she married Don Brown. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Jordan River LDS Temple. Together, they built a life centered on faith, family, and service.
Following Don's passing, Lois married Delbert Christensen in November 2010. They enjoyed many happy...
Laurinda Gail Kuwahara
Jun 10, 2026
Laurinda Gail Kuwahara, age 67 of Saratoga Springs, UT, passed away June 10, 2026, after a long illness. She was born on July 1, 1958, to Donald and Helen Cracroft. She graduated from Cottonwood High School in 1976. She worked as a medical claims processor for many years and had the opportunity to travel while working for Blue Cross, Blue...
Gwen Reid Josie
Jun 10, 2026
Just shy of her 100th birthday, Gwen Reid Josie, 99, of Salt Lake City, Utah, returned to the presence of her Father in Heaven on 10 June 2026.
Gwen was born on 22 July 1926 to Parley Reid and Casidy Tanner Reid in Myton, Utah. She learned the value of hard work on the farm she grew up on, and it...
Patrick Earl Roylance
Jun 9, 2026
Patrick “Patch” Earl Roylance, the third son of Thomas E. and Diane C. Roylance, left this world unexpectedly and far too quickly on Tuesday night, June 9, 2026, succumbing to the effects of a week-long battle with pneumonia. He’s now reunited with his sweet wife and big brother.
Patrick was born on a Monday afternoon, August 17, 1987 at Utah Valley...
Elaine Jewell
Jun 9, 2026
Elaine Jewell, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026, in her hometown of Murray, Utah. Born on December 10, 1943, in Murray, Elaine lived a life marked by love, strength, and adventure.
She married Dennis Jewell on October 3, 1963 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Together they raised three beautiful children and are the...
